see a slide presentation on GCN`s Capabilities

A Global Telecommunications Consulting Firm
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Who is GCN?
Founded
1997
Industry Experts
30+ Performance
based awards
Global Reach
57 Countries
6 continents
Vendor Neutral
150+ Partners
Enterprise Focused:
100% New Business
is Referral Based
Project
Management
1200+ Projects
Cost Effective
Industry Best
Pricing
Efficiency Driven
Time Returned
to Clients
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Why GCN?
 Single resource for a variety of carrier-neutral technology products
and services.
• Our extensive portfolio includes everything from IP transit and
Colocation to MPLS and 4G Wireless solutions
• We also offer Companion Services such as IaaS, SaaS and DRaaS
 Long-term client relationships.
• Most new business comes from referrals.
 Leveragable partner relationships with prominent global carriers.
• Experienced navigators to shorten carrier processes
• Competitive wholesale pricing alternatives
 Business Problem Focus not just a Technical Solution
 Telecom Specific Project Management Office
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GCN Products
 Data Center
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Colocation
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CDN – Content Delivery
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Network Services
 Voice
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 Cloud Computing
 Data
Voice Options, SIP, TDM,
HostedPBX, and Call Center
Internet Services
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IaaS and PaaS
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IPv6
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SaaS
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DDOS Mitigation
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DaaS/ VDI
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DIA/IP Transit
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DRaaS
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Private Lines
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Hosted PBX
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MPLS
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Wavelength
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Ethernet Services
 Hardware Services
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GCN Professional Services
 Program and Project
Management
 RFP Design and
Fulfillment
 Market Analysis
 Telecom Expense
Management
 Data Center Moves
 Shipping Services
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Help Desk
NOC Services
Network Design
Networks Monitoring &
Management
 Staff Augmentation
 Tech Dispatch
 Cabling/Inside Wiring
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Account Management Services
 Dedicated Global Account Manager as single point of contact
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GCN Account Managers represent our clients’ interests, not the carriers’
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Industry veterans with at least 10 years experience in telecommunications
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Single resource Pre & Post Sales to any of the over 150 carriers and partners GCN represents
 Contract Management so you never miss a renewal opportunity
 Personal point of escalation for problem resolution,
billing, customer service, or technical issues
 Strategic, vendor-neutral consulting to help you
achieve your business IT goals, now and in the
future
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GCN Project Management Office
 PMP Certified Project Managers
 Complete Project Management Services
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Initiation
Design
Implementation
Acceptance Testing
GO Live
Project Closure Activities
 Navigation of disparate carrier processes to eliminate confusion from a
team specializing in telecom infrastructure management.
 60+ years expertise in network & data center projects to ensure a
smooth and timely implementation
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Domestic Partners
(Partial List)
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International Partners
(Partial List)
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GCN Accolades & Recognition
GCN’s customers consistently acknowledge us for adding value to their
business through our technology solutions.
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Sprint Presidents Club Winner 1998 – 2002 & 2005 – 2007
Level (3) Communications Business Partner Program - 2007 MVP
Level (3) Communications Business Partner Program 2008 Single Largest Deal
Level (3) Communications Best Sales Performance Increase 2009
Telx Partner of the year 2011, 2012
MicroCorp Top Sales 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
MicroCorp Highest Billed Revenue 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
Intelisys Top Performance Club (TPC) 2011, 2013, 2014, & 2015
Viawest Largest Partner Sale 2011
WorldTelecomGroup President’s Club 2014
Inc. 5000 list 2011, 2012, 2015
Channel Partners 360
Advisory Boards
GCN is/has been a member of the following Advisory Boards:
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Boca Raton Resort and Club – 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Global Crossing - 2011, 2010
IPR International – 2015, 2014, 2013
Latisys - 2012
Level 3 - 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Microcorp – 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Pacnet – 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
QTS – 2014, 2013
Telx – 2013, 2012, 2011
Zayo – 2013
George Snow Scholarship Fund – 2015, 2014
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GCN Supplier Testimonials
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“As a member of the CenturyLink Channel Alliance (and formerly the Qwest Business Partner
Program) for more than 12 years, Global Communications Networks, Inc. (GCN) has proven to be
a solid and trusted partner. With numerous successes in selling CenturyLink’s portfolio of
solutions, they consistently provide an exceptional experience for our mutual customers. As the
industry continues to evolve and grow, I look forward to GCN’s continued positive contributions to
CenturyLink.”
Blake Wetzel—Vice President Sales, CenturyLink Channel Alliance
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“GCN is an innovator in moving towards a more consultative model with their customers and Level
3 values the added technical and solution expertise that GCN offers their customers,” said Mike
Jerich, Level 3 vice president of Indirect Channels. “Level 3 is focused on providing our partners
with the services, network and skillset to help drive the adoption and growth of next generation
technologies.”
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“GCN is one of those amazing telecom consulting agencies that has a laser focus on competency,
ethics and absolute customer advocacy.”
Brad Miehl, MicroCorp President and CEO
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GCN Client Testimonials
 "GCN has been an outstanding partner for CyrusOne and all of our Fortune 1000
customers. They continue to bring value, service and beneficial pricing to our
customers on a daily basis allowing them to scale with constrained budgets beyond
anything they had seen before."
- Josh Snowhorn, Vice President & GM of Interconnection, CyrusOne
 “We are a publicly traded company on the European stock exchange, so ordering
international circuits prior to working with GCN had always been our concern. GCN
saw to it that our voice and data services were turned up correctly and in timely
fashion during our international expansion. We have been a happy GCN customer for
over 12 years.”
- Harry Hersey, President/ CEO, Gold Shield Elite
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Call Us Toll Free: 800-789-6131
www.gcnsolutions.com
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